1. It is Finished

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    04/07/23
    10 mins
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    By Gerhard Forde
    Dear hearers of the word of God, you are finished. You cannot be the same now. All that is ended, over.
    It is Finished

  2. Mandating the Promise

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    04/06/23
    10 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    By mandating the promise, Christ states something stronger than just an invitation.
    Mandating the Promise

  3. Holy Week with C.S. Lewis

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    04/03/23
    17 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    If the season of Lent is a journey, Holy Week is the destination.
    Holy Week with C.S. Lewis

  4. The Legend of the Dogwood

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    03/30/23
    11 mins
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    By Seth Moorman
    Today I would like to share The Legend of the Dogwood, inspired by the words of Stoney Cooper.
    The Legend of the Dogwood

  5. Forgiven Sinners in Full Bloom

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    03/29/23
    13 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    If we just say to God, “We don’t get it, please explain,” he will. He will send us a preacher to point us to his words for more clarification.
    Forgiven Sinners in Full Bloom

  6. An Excerpt from On Any Given Sunday

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    03/28/23
    18 mins
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    By Michael Berg
    This is an excerpt from the prologue of “On Any Given Sunday: The Story of Christ in the Divine Service” by Mike Berg (1517 Publishing, 2023).
    An Excerpt from On Any Given Sunday

  7. The GOAT of goats

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    03/23/23
    9 mins
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    By Jason Oakland
    The needs of the people remain the same, but now the people are you and me. We still sin, and that sin causes so many challenges in our lives.
    The GOAT of goats

  8. Do You Struggle Like I Do?

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    03/22/23
    11 mins
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    By Karen Stenberg
    It’s scary to share my struggle and to show that I have cracks because once I’ve shown my cards, I open myself up for judgment.
    Do You Struggle Like I Do?

  9. An Excerpt from Common Places in Christian Theology

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    03/21/23
    17 mins
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    By Mark Mattes
    This is an excerpt from the introduction of “Common Places in Christian Theology: A Curated Collection of Essays from Lutheran Quarterly,” edited by Mark Mattes (1517 Publishing, 2023).
    An Excerpt from Common Places in Christian Theology

  10. Working for a Generous God

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    03/15/23
    8 mins
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    By Jason Oakland
    Sunshine and rain, food and harvests, family, friends, and health, love and joy. All these things and more he gives, not because of what you do or don’t do, but because he is generous and gracious.
    Working for a Generous God

  11. Forgive Your Parents

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    03/08/23
    9 mins
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    By Michael Berg
    Unprompted, without any warning, for no reason at all, without any instigation say, "I love you." And that will wash over your parents like a beautiful absolution.
    Forgive Your Parents

  12. You Are Light

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    03/06/23
    13 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    I hate to break it to you, but "are" is not an action verb. "Are" is a being verb.
    You Are Light
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